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语境14 绘画、建筑等领域的代表性作品和人物
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Anxiety has followed me around like a lost dog looking for a bone for years now.I feel it the most strongly when I'm worried about my health or my daughter's health.I feel an unusual sensation and all of a sudden:panic!My worries are not limited to health concerns though,and my thoughts go in the direction of anxiety about the future of the world,worries about my finances,and fears that I'm not good enough.
Let me go back a few decades,back to when anxiety wasn't part of my life.When I was a child,I loved art.I drew.I colored.Because that's what I enjoyed.I went to college to become an art teacher.When I finished school in May of 2001,I had a part-time design job,and after the events of September 2001,I knew I needed to travel,to get out of the safe life I was living in my hometown.That's when my creative practices fell by the wayside.
Luckily,after the birth of my daughter in 2014,the desire to create came back.At first,I was using a tiny corner of a bedroom in our rental house to paint.Eventually we bought a house,and I had the space to spread out,ready to paint whenever the urge struck.That's when I started noticing something important:Painting stilled me in a way that nothing else did.It eased my fears and anxieties in a way other practices(deep breathing,meditating) did not,at least not as consistently.When anxious thoughts start to swirl,I know what to do.I head into my studio,grab some materials,and start creating.Soon enough,the worries are gone and instead my mind is quiet.
I think the reason why painting is so helpful for my anxiety is that,in order for me to be anxious,I have to be worrying about the future and what it holds.When I'm doing an activity that requires my full concentration,I have to be in the moment.It doesn't matter if you're artistic.The only thing that matters is finding a way to be here,in the now,instead of in the unknowable future.
1.Which word can best describe the writer in Paragraph 1?
A.Cautious. B.Insecure.
C.Considerate. D.Impatient.
2.When did the writer give up on art temporarily?
A.After her daughter was born.
B.After she studied in college.
C.After she got a part-time job.
D.After some big events happened.
3.How does painting relieve the writer's anxiety?
A.Painting makes her stay in a place.
B.Colors of painting calm her down.
C.Painting is a very creative activity.
D.Painting makes less room for worries.
4.What can we learn from the story?
A.What is important is to seize the moment.
B.Anxiety may sometimes be beneficial to life.
C.It is necessary to learn some art in childhood.
D.Painting is the best way to ease people's mind.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者曾经缺乏安全感,很焦虑,直到重新开始绘画,作者才慢慢找回了内心的平静。
1.B [解析]推理判断题。根据第一段可知,作者对健康问题、未来的焦虑,对自己财务状况的担忧,以及对自己不够优秀的恐惧,都说明作者没有安全感。故选B。
2.D [解析]细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When I finished school in May of 2001 ...That's when my creative practices fell by the wayside.”可知,在一些重大事件发生之后作者暂时放弃了艺术。故选D。
3.D [解析]细节理解题。根据第三段可知,绘画减少了担忧的空间,让作者平静了下来,从而缓解了作者的恐惧和焦虑。故选D。
4.A [解析]推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The only thing that matters is finding a way to be here,in the now,instead of in the unknowable future.”可知,文章告诉我们抓住当下很重要。故选A。
B
Over 200 musicians have jointly penned an open letter,urging AI developers to stop using AI that infringes(侵犯) upon the rights of human artists,and requesting commitments to stop developing related AI music producing technologies.
The letter stresses the irresponsible use of AI,such as reducing royalties(版税) to artists by employing AI voices and using musical works without permission.Indeed,the problem of copyright infringement in the music industry has caused concerns in many countries,including China.In 2023,a well-known Singaporean singer topped trending lists on Chinese social media after users uploaded AI-produced songs that used her voice.This later caused the heated discussion—whether AI music creators should be accused of using other artists' works without permission.
Compared to the grassroots use of AI technology,the shockwaves caused by large companies are even more significant.In the US,tech giants have begun testing AI music production tools.Recently,the AI music producing software Suno released its V3 version and made it available to users for free.Users can produce songs about two minutes in length simply by providing basic text clues.In China,a domestic AI music producing software business has rapidly emulated them and released its first model “Tiangong SkyMusic”,capable of producing 80-second 44100 Hz sample rate,and two-channel stereo songs.
Although tools like Suno lower the barrier for music creation,they are unlikely to entirely replace professional musicians,especially talented ones,as music is an expression of human artistic creation.The value of music lies not only in melody and rhythm but also in the story and emotion behind it,elements that current AI technology struggles to copy fully.
Sacrificing and infringing upon the rights of artists to the detriment(损害) of the music ecosystem is unacceptable.Relevant authorities need to set up regulations to help enhance legal systems.
5.Why was the Singaporean singer mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A.To highlight her popularity.
B.To arouse a heated discussion.
C.To display viral AI music works.
D.To show a copyright damage case.
6.What does the underlined word “emulated” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Followed. B.Overlooked.
C.Assessed. D.Criticized.
7.What is a feature of AI music producing tools?
A.Creating human artistic stories.
B.Lacking emotional expression ability.
C.Struggling in melody and rhythm.
D.Clearing barriers for music production.
8.What is the author's attitude towards AI music producing tools?
A.Supportive. B.Optimistic.
C.Unfavorable. D.Indifferent.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了200多名音乐家联名发表公开信,呼吁AI开发者停止使用侵犯人类艺术家权利的AI技术,并要求开发者承诺停止开发AI音乐制作相关的技术。
5.D [解析]推理判断题。根据第二段可知,本段中提到新加坡歌手事件是为了展示一个版权侵权案件。故选D。
6.A [解析]词义猜测题。上文“In the US,tech giants ...in length simply by providing basic text clues.”介绍了美国科技巨头开始推出AI音乐制作软件。根据指代关系可知,画线词后的指示代词them指代的就是上文中的“美国科技巨头”,结合句中“released its first model ‘Tiangong SkyMusic’”可知,中国公司“效仿”美国科技巨头,也发布了首款音乐制作软件。画线词emulated与followed同义,意为“效仿”。故选A。
7.B [解析]细节理解题。根据第四段可知,AI音乐制作工具难以完全复制音乐背后的故事和情感,即缺乏情感表达能力。故选B。
8.C [解析]推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,作者认为AI音乐制作工具会侵犯艺术家的权利,破坏音乐生态系统,因此对其持反对态度。故选C。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana.He 1 himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with 2 themes,ranging from politics to entertainment.
Now we hear about African painters stepping into the spotlight,but it might be 3 for Ghanaian artists to bring their careers to 4 success and critical recognition.The art market as such is not yet 5 in Ghana.The country doesn't even have a national gallery to 6 and promote Ghanaian art works.It can be a 7 for young painters who cannot afford to move to Europe or the US to 8 their art works.Besides,many young artists can even have trouble getting painting materials.
Things changed for Tetteh when he got 9 in BE OPEN Art,an online gallery of contemporary art.It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide 10 artists worldwide with an opportunity to showcase their talents.The platform 11 welcomes artists who don't have resources or promotional opportunities.
In December 2020,Tetteh was 12 the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art.The award brought him favorable publicity,so he was noticed by the art 13 ,the media,collectors,etc.All these things let the prices of the artist's work 14 upwards.
Tetteh says,“The world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard,but with 15 of the senior.”
1.A.competed B.resulted
C.permitted D.buried
2.A.fictional B.sensitive
C.diverse D.distant
3.A.challenging B.interesting
C.thrilling D.threatening
4.A.economical B.commercial
C.casual D.reliable
5.A.established B.estimated
C.expanded D.engaged
6.A.remove B.digest
C.preserve D.declare
7.A.factor B.excuse
C.effort D.problem
8.A.pursue B.market
C.identify D.purchase
9.A.satisfied B.featured
C.trapped D.missed
10.A.convincing B.remaining
C.emerging D.frustrating
11.A.occasionally B.rarely
C.slightly D.especially
12.A.voted B.acted
C.called D.shaped
13.A.community B.university
C.occupation D.criterion
14.A.pile B.inch
C.increase D.roll
15.A.exchange B.qualification
C.support D.distinction
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了在线画廊BE OPEN Art,该画廊为没有机会推广自己艺术作品的艺术家提供了一个向世界艺术专业人士展示其作品的机会。
1.D [解析]根据语境和后文himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school可知,此处是指他在学校里专心学习平面设计和绘画。bury oneself in sth.专心致志于某事。故选D。
2.C [解析]后文ranging from politics to entertainment提及从政治到娱乐等主题,由此推知,此处是指尝试各种各样的主题。故选C。
3.A [解析]根据后文“The country doesn't even have a national gallery to 6 and promote Ghanaian art works.”可知,加纳没有可以用来宣传加纳艺术作品的国家美术馆。由此可知,对加纳的艺术家来说,他们要想事业取得成功和认可,可能会面临巨大的挑战。故选A。
4.B [解析]根据语境和后文The art market可推知,艺术家们的作品是要创造商业价值,让他们在市场上获得成功的。故选B。
5.A [解析]根据后文“The country doesn't even have a national gallery to 6 and promote Ghanaian art works.”可知,加纳没有可以用来宣传加纳艺术作品的国家美术馆。由此可知,加纳的艺术市场还没有建立起来。故选A。
6.C [解析]根据常识和后文and promote Ghanaian art works可知,此处指国家美术馆是为了保护和宣传艺术作品。故选C。
7.D [解析]根据前文“The art market as such is not yet ...and promote Ghanaian art works.”可知,加纳的艺术市场还没有建立起来,甚至没有一个国家美术馆来保护和宣传加纳的艺术作品。由此推知,对于那些无力前往欧洲或美国推销自己艺术作品的年轻画家来说,这可能是个问题。故选D。
8.B [解析]根据语境和前文可知,加纳的艺术市场还没有建立起来,因此他们去欧洲或美国是为了推销自己的艺术作品。故选B。
9.B [解析]根据语境和后文可知,此处考查固定搭配get featured in,意为“出现在”,此处是指当Tetteh出现在当代艺术在线画廊BE OPEN Art时。故选B。
10.C [解析]根据语境和后文artists worldwide with an opportunity to showcase their talents以及artists who don't have resources or promotional opportunities可知,Elena Baturina创立在线画廊BE OPEN Art的目的是希望为全球新兴艺术家提供一个展示他们才华的机会。故选C。
11.D [解析]根据语境和后文artists who don't have resources or promotional opportunities可知,这个平台特别欢迎那些没有资源和宣传机会的艺术家。故选D。
12.A [解析]根据语境和后文the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art可知,Tetteh被BE OPEN Art的参观者评选为“月度艺术家”。故选A。
13.A [解析]根据语境和前文可知,Tetteh被评为“本月艺术家”,这个奖项给他带来了良好的宣传效果,由此可知是这个奖项让他被艺术界、媒体、收藏家等注意到。art community指艺术社区、艺术界。故选A。
14.B [解析]根据语境和前文可知,Tetteh因为奖项而得到认可,因此他的作品的价格会逐渐上涨。inch upwards逐渐上升。故选B。
15.C [解析]根据语境和前文可推知,此处是指如果年轻艺术家的道路上没有任何形式的漠视,而是在长辈的支持下,世界会变得更美好。故选C。
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